I got in my stand and saw a fresh scrape about 30 yds in front. The first deer came by at 3.30 and it was a 3 pt with his nose to the ground. Walked past the scrape and behind my stand but kept going even after I grunted. I passed him at 20 yds as I was holding out for something better. At 4pm 2 nervous does came by and then split until darkness fell at 5.10pm.

As far as hunting "fringe" areas, I would research the hell out of the place and try to judge for yourself the prospects of hunting there.

1. Is bowhunting allowed in the town?
2. Any safety considerations?
3. Is the land posted?

I live in Bergen Cty and the whole place is essentially off limits so I just deal with it and drive to Zone 2. I do know some guys that hunt the area but they are always hiding/nervous/etc but take some monster bucks. I dont want to deal with that and the fact that I may get arrested.

Habvfun.

Hunting the wilds of Jersey